SURVIVAIR Opti-Fit
™
Convertible Facepiece
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B. Supplied Air Respirator (CF-SAR) Configurations
In addition to the General Warnings listed in Section IV,
the following warnings apply to supplied air respirator
(CF-SAR) configurations:
WARNING
● SPERIAN respirators, accessories,
and associated equipment should
not be used in atmospheres that
may contain contaminant concentra-
tions above the lower explosive level
(LEL). Intrinsic safety certification
of electronic components does not
eliminate potential danger from igni-
tion in these atmospheres.
● Do not exceed maximum use con
-
centrations established by regula-
tory standards.
● Air line respirators can be used only
when the respirators are supplied
with respirable air meeting the re-
quirements of CGA-7.1, Grade D or
higher quality.
● Use only the pressure ranges and
hose lengths specified in these user
instructions.
● Do not use this respirator in confined
spaces.
● For the P100 escape configuration:
Never use this respirator without two
SPERIAN Model 1050 P100 filters se-
curely threaded onto the facepiece.
● For the P100 escape configuration:
The P100 escape filter functionality
of the P100 escape CF-CF-SAR con-
figuration is not to be used in atmo-
spheres containing less than 19.5%
oxygen.
● FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS
WARNING MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL
INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
1. Air Supply (applicable to side-mounted tube, front-
mounted tube and P100 escape configurations)
The following warnings regarding air supply are ap-
plicable to all continuous flow supplied air respirator
(CF-SAR) configurations (side-mounted tube, front-
mounted tube, P100 escape), and should be fol-
lowed for safe operation of a supplied air respirator.
WARNING
● Compressors, storage cylinders,
valves, regulators, fittings, and oth-
er hardware must be large enough
to deliver the air volume required by
all users at peak demand.
● You are responsible for air quality and
compliance with safety and health
codes applicable to your area.
● See the tables in Section VIII, Part B.8
for hose length, air supply pressure,
and quick coupler requirements.
● Do not mix hose types or coupler as
-
semblies except as specified in the
tables in Section VIII, Part B.8.
● Be sure that all respirable air system
piping, tubing, fittings, and couplings
are incompatible with non-respirable
gas systems.
● If an air pump or compressor is used
to supply breathing air, the following
precautions must be taken:
The air pump or compressor in-
1.
take must not be located in an area
that could possibly contain con-
taminants, such as but not limited
to engine exhaust, spray booth
exhaust, or other toxic gases.
The air pump or compressor must
2.
have intake and exhaust filters
capable of removing dirt, carbon
dust, oil, oil vapor, and excess
water mist that may be present in
the area of the intake or may be
generated within the air pump or
compressor itself. Carbon monox-
ide alarms should be installed on
oil lubricated compressors and in
any other situation where carbon
monoxide may be present.
Frequently test the purity of the air
3.
delivered by the air pump or com-
pressor. Air pumps and compres-
sors deteriorate with age, as does
the quality of the air they deliver.
Set the pressure regulator and/or
4.
relief valve to maintain the pres-
sure within the range specified in
the tables in Section VIII, Part B.8.
● FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS
WARNING MAY LEAD TO PERSONAL
INJURY, ILLNESS, OR DEATH.
Ensure that the air supply is type 1, Grade D or bet-
ter, as described in the Compressed Gas Association
Commodity Specification for Air, G-7.1.
Set relief valves at a maximum pressure of 150 psig
(1.03 Mpa).
